Tarot decks have a beauty unto themselves. And now it seems that designers are incorporating tarot themes in their fashions. That is because tarot is having a resurgence in popularity. Of course, I believe that tarot has never gone out of fashion...

Vicki Noble, who with Karen Vogel created the Motherpeace Tarot Deck in the late 1970s, hasn’t really kept up with the latest happenings in the community of divinatory playing cards. But when Maria Grazia Chiuri, the artistic director of Christian Dior, called and said she wanted to incorporate the Motherpeace into a fashion line, she and Ms. Vogel agreed. Both felt that it could breathe new life into their 40-year-old deck.

Almost six months after Dior’s fashion show in Santa Monica, Calif., Motherpeace sales have skyrocketed, up 263 percent from last year, according to Stuart Kaplan, the chairman and owner of U.S. Games Systems, a global distributor.

Tarot-deck sales in general are up 30 percent this year, after rising 30 percent in 2016 — the highest in 50 years, according to Lynn Araujo, the editorial and communications director for U.S. Games Systems. The company sells hundreds of thousands of decks a year, including Motherpeace, the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck and 123 other varieties.

The tarot boom comes as no surprise to Libby Edelson, a senior editor at HarperCollins. In 2015 an unusual new deck called the The Wild Unknown caught her eye. With images of plants and animals instead of people, the deck had attracted a dedicated following and was selling out with each new edition. Ms. Edelson acquired the rights to sell the deck with the accompanying guidebook and watched this package climb best-seller lists.

“Now there’s this whole new wave of tarot,” said Kim Krans, the creator of the Wild Unknown Tarot deck. “People are saying things like, ‘I’m going to quit my job and become a tarot reader.’”

“Tarot is very trendy right now, but more people are coming in with inquiries that are very thoughtful and beyond themselves,” Ms. Mack said. Contrary to popular belief, she said, and opposed to the fortuneteller’s Crystal Ball, tarot has never been about predicting the future. “It’s a mirror,” she said. “It’s an invitation into the present moment.”

The world is full of surprises as Mercury retrogrades in Aries, causing general mayhem. Just when you thought things were settling down, it all percolates and spurts. When in doubt, dance to your own tune or to the beat of a different drummer.

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)You are where you like to be - right in the center of all of the action. What great ideas will sprout and grow Aries? There are seeds of revolution that are planted now that can set you off on a new and exciting direction. But don’t implement anything right away. Allow yourself time to assess, float and ride the waves. Most importantly, avoid sharks!

TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 21)Don’t even try to keep any secrets. You will not succeed this week. Anything that you try to tamp down will spring out anyway. So just stay calm, cool and collected as any mysteries are revealed. Taureans may also discover that they have a secret admirer. But once you find out who it is, they may not be the dreamboat you were hoping to launch. Now what?

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)Several of your friends may surprise you now. Did I say surprise? I meant shock. But Geminis have a way of taking it all in stride. After all, they are going through a few shocking changes on their own. Planning a personal makeover? Wait a few weeks. The new fabulous wardrobe you buy now will be used for scarecrow dressing later.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)You are patient and have worked too hard and long not to reap your just rewards. But take a break while your corporate goal post moves further away. Cancers are apt to derail their current progress as they voice their displeasure and frustration. You will be given plenty of opportunity to right a few wrongs later. For now, chill out and pass the ice tea.

LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)They say travel is broadening. They say that there is nothing quite so thrilling as the lure of the chase. Well put two and two together, Leo, and see how it all adds up. The fates can stir up a veritable pea fog of intrigue, murky adventures and faraway thrills. Sounds like fun! But be prepared for anything! Pack a toothbrush and a sleeping bag for two ... or more.

VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)You now have an orgy of choices and decisions. But you may find that vague professional opportunities (especially regarding money) are not what they seem to be. You may be required to compromise. How much is up to you. Frankly, Virgo, you are too busy focusing on your sex life to give any attention to your career. But it might be good to find time for both.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)Libras may learn a few valuable lessons in achieving balance in their most important relationships. There may be a few surprises in your usual routine. What you have always thought was true, may no longer be so. The aftershocks may jostle your domestic agenda. Things will rock and roll. I suggest that you just dance along for now. But not the lambada. It is forbidden.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)What is in store for you this week, Scorpio? You may find major discoveries in the tiniest and moist minor details. Rather than rack your brain to discern the big picture, become more myopic. But while you are concentrating on one thing, don’t be surprised if you are tossed for another. It’s a trip to the moon on gossamer wings so pack a soft pillow.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)Sagittarians are in for an artistic time. Stop, look and listen to your muse and try some creative projects before your great ideas dry up like a mental prune. And spread all your romantic energy around, lover. There is ample opportunity to get a few sexy jolts when you increase your voltage. Plug in and shine your light. But don’t make it a strobe.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)Capricorns should expect a few surprises in their home life this week. Your best laid plans could be tossed into the cuisinart of fate and wind up mushy. So try to avoid any rash decisions that will involved too much effort for too little impact. Let any irritating family relationship stew a little longer. You never know - some people can change... or not.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)If you find that you are less diplomatic and are tempted to call it as you see it, chalk it up to stress and pressure. Aquarians usually cannot abide by deception and outright lies especially on the job and now you are reaching a tipping point. Rather than bite your tongue, try diplomacy. You will surprised at how eloquent you can be when you are all fired up.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)If there was ever a time to hold on to your cash and be a bit stingy, this is that time. The fates are tempting you to squander all your hard earned dough on nonsense. Well, maybe not total nonsense but on trifles. Pisces are on a tear: feckless fun, hard charging antics and monstrous mornings after. Will they give you cab fare in the morning? They’ll need to!

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Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are some lucky numbers that can be used in any helpful way. I gazed into a pool of water, Nostradamus-like, and contemplated the cosmos. Then I mixed the tarot cards and allowed the spirits to guide me to the cards that represent the lucky numbers for this week. Nothing is guaranteed but who knows ....?

When you are next in Palm Springs or Joshua Tree California, check out The Integratron which is a 38 ft tall cupola structure designed by Ufologist and ContacteeGeorge Van Tassel. In designing this beautiful structure, Tassel claimed that it was capable of rejuvenation, anti-gravity and time travel.

He built The Integratron in Landers, Califronia (near Joshua Tree National Park), supposedly following instructions provided by visitors from the planet Venus. The Integratron machine was started in 1957, the structure erected in 1959 and was financed predominantly by donations, including funds from Howard Hughes.

After Van Tassel's death in 1978, the building had a series of owners (and was left in various states of disrepair) before sisters Joanne, Nancy, and Patty Karl bought it in the early 2000s. The sisters promote the Integratron as an "acoustically perfect structure," give tours and offer "sound baths" they describe as "...meditation-like sessions accompanied by tones from quartz bowls."

There is something to be said for boring routines. We may ache for a little quiet as Jupiter retrogrades in Scorpio and Mars moves into Capricorn. Forget your carefully laid plans and move your energies into consolidating what you have.

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)Are you finding that the ups and downs of your career begin to feel like a rollercoaster? No sooner do you feel you are on a new, enriching path than you let the money get in the way. Hang on tight, Aries, and don’t let the professional ride impinge on partnerships and other passions. Count down very slowly until the heat is off your career and on in relationships.

TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 21)It is hard to soar with the eagles when gravity keeps pulling you down. Taureans are long overdue for a vacation and the temptation to escape is too great. Yet you keep focusing on mundane relationship issues. It’s nice to feel that you are attentive and caring to others, but it’s also nice to pamper yourself every so often. All work and no play sounds crummy to me.

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)If your love life is all heat and no fire, continue to rubadub until the flame is rekindled. Work and its many nitty gritty details may get in the way of your full attention but try to find a balance in your love and work life and don’t take on more than you can easily handle from either side. Geminis with a discerning eye can get many more sweets than sours now.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)Your creative endeavors can pay off so spread your wings and soar to new artistic heights. The juices flow and your inspiration knows no bounds. How artistic can you get Cancer? Friends tempt you to try something or someone new. It appears that you can get into all sorts of mischief if you travel with the wrong crowd. Or could it be in fact the right crowd?

LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)Leos will be forced to balance home and their job as everything you want suddenly becomes within reach but a little out of control. What will you grab first? Will you move to a larger residence or expand your current space? Or will you take on a roommate or three and save a little more dough every month? Whatever you do, make it look amazing!

VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)Virgos are not usually wildly expressive theatrical types but now you can’t help yourself. Consider what you say and how you say it to get people to do exactly what you want. Who knows what can happen when two partying planets collide? Will we see a new beautiful world open up or will we be sweeping up the cosmic dust? Glide around your universe carefully.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)Libras can make their home a showplace and the center of all activity. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly (and luckily) find yourself in a financially advantageous situation. Do what you need to do to maximize your profits and lessen your losses. But you might be tempted to take unnecessary risks. Don’t. If it seems to good to be true it probably is.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)Do you hear voices whispering and goading you to greater heights Scorpio? Listen to the roar of the crowd. They are actually telling you how to hone your message for the greatest impact. Then tell the world who you are and don’t take no for an answer. This is the time to take your passion, opinion and karmic destiny to the limit.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)What you want may conflict with what you actually need. So the cosmos amy find a way to give you your medicine whether you like it or not. Sagittarians yearn to speak their mind to whoever, whenever but try to edit yourself. Even strong thoughts seep out and take on a life of their own. Perhaps you are better off letting your mind and hands wander aimlessly.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)You are pushing into the center of the A-list crowd. But before you jump into this particular social pool, check your bank balance to see if you have money for a car home. If not, Capricorns, may find themselves waiting for the bus, clutching their belongings and looking the worse for wear. Friendship is not always cheap and easy, although some prefer it that way.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)Your head may be filled with ideas, dreams and apparitions that may tempt you to take a different direction and change your life. But savvy Aquarians understand that not everything they conjure up right now is true or good for them. Ultimately you may find that even a great conceptual idea does not fit into your humanistic, worldly personality. At least not right now.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)Pisces are offered a delectable choice of friends and exotic adventures. But you need to pick and choose the right combination so you have the best experience. Spur of the moment actions will exact a price so choose carefully and critically. You will eventually see who is who and what is what. But will you see it while on top of a mountain with no way to get down?

(c) 2018 THE STARRY EYE, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. Lichtenstein’s blog www.thestarryeye.typepad.comcovers everything new age. Her astrology book HerScopes is the best in sun sign astrology.